McPherson News

Man Shot Trying to Enter McPherson Residence Early Sunday

Sunday, March 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A man was shot and wounded early Sunday when he tried to enter a residence on the south side of McPherson.McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said officers were called at 3:29 AM to the 400 block of East Avenue... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase.“Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.

News From Washington: An Update On Donor-Advised Funds

Friday, March 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A few newsletters ago, the McPherson County Community Foundation shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s proposed regulations concerning donor-advised funds, issued in November 2023. Certainly these regulations are just “proposed”; it... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Student Art Award Winners as Part of Messiah Festival of the Arts

Thursday, March 28

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Works of art by Bethany College students are currently on display as part of the 2024 Messiah Festival Juried Student Art Exhibition. The annual art exhibition will continue through April 1, in the Mingenback Gallery.The Juried Student Art Exhibition... Read More.

Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects

Thursday, March 28

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that five Kansas cities will receive a share of $1,450,000 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects.CDBG, administered by the Department of... Read More.

Kansas House Passes AM Radio Support Resolution

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd On a 109-14 vote the Kansas House of Representatives Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a resolution supporting efforts to keep AM radios in vehicles, endorsing the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, proposed... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann’s Office Accepting Submissions for 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 27

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is accepting submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent throughout the nation and... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s March Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Taci Slyter

Tuesday, March 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Taci Slyter, Personal Awareness with Supports (PAWS) teacher at McPherson High School, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Each month, Ad Astra Radio... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Meeting March 25: Canvass Conducted of Presidential Preference Primary Election

Tuesday, March 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners conducted the canvass Monday for last week's Presidential Preference Primary Election. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 26 provisional ballots were cast in the election, of which 14 were allowed to be counted. This was mainly... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting March 26

Tuesday, March 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Works Director Jeff Woodward provided an update on the Wall Park Lake retaining wall repairs during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Half of the wall panels at Wall Park had failed, and Woodward said at this time they... Read More.

Thomas Jackson Named Lincoln Elementary Principal for SY2024/25

Monday, March 25

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Thomas (TJ) Jackson will serve as the Principal at Lincoln Elementary School for the 2024/25 school year.Mr. Jackson currently serves as the principal at Canton-Galva Elementary School and is... Read More.

Simple Shifts Can Help Positive Habits Stick, Says K-State Specialist

Monday, March 25

Jackson boosts webinars to be offered during 2024 Walk Kansas program At a glance: Sometimes, developing positive lifestyle habits takes just a little nudge. K-State family and consumer sciences specialist Sharolyn Jackson says good habits are thing we can weave into daily routines.More information: Sharolyn... Read More.